Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The National Citizen Party, formed by young leaders who spearheaded the July Uprising, has agreed to take 'Shapla Koli' as its election symbol -- backing away from its earlier insistence on securing the Shapla logo.

The decision was announced on Sunday after a meeting with the chief election commissioner (CEC) at the Election Commission headquarters in Dhaka.

NCP's Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary said, "The National Citizen Party has submitted letters to the Election Commission requesting Shapla, Shada Shapla, and Shapla Koli as potential symbols."

He added, "If Shapla Koli is allocated, the NCP will accept it. Our grassroots have responded positively to the Koli symbol."

The EC, in view of the next parliamentary...